How to Pronounce "what's the problem"
expression
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɹɑbɫəm
WUHTS thuh PRAH-bluhm
wɒts/ /ðə, ði/ /pɹˈɒbləm
WOTS thuh PROB-luhm
Definition
A phrase you use to ask someone what is wrong or what difficulty they are experiencing. It can also be used to ask why someone is upset or annoyed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɹɑbɫəm
British English
wɒts/ /ðə, ði/ /pɹˈɒbləm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHTS thuh PRAH-bluhm
UK
WOTS thuh PROB-luhm
Listen in Context
What's the problem? You look upset.
The teacher asked, 'What's the problem?' when the class was noisy.
I don't understand, what's the problem with my answer?
Hey, what's the problem? Did something happen at work?